Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

(iii) Radiation protection instruments (gamma, neutron, teletector,
contamination monitor)
(iv) Radiation zone monitor
(v) Safe handling tools and devices.
Commissioning and trial operations are permitted to evaluate the system
performance and radiation level measurements are to be carried out at all
occupied locations and the results are to be submitted to the AERB.
The final safety analysis report (FSAR), the format of which is given in
Appendix 5D, incorporating the results of commissioning, trial operations,
and QA reports are prepared by the Consentee and submitted to the AERB.
The application for license for commissioning and operation of medical
cyclotron facility is given in Annexure 14. The QA manual for commissioning
and operation should be prepared as per format given in Appendix 5F.
Based on a technical review of all safety aspects and inspection by AERB,
licence is granted to operate the unit with a validity period.
The Consentee is required to submit periodic reports on safety status. Unusual
occurrences, if any, should be promptly reported within 24 hours and this
should be followed by a detailed report within the prescribed period. AERB
may conduct inspection for the radiation facility as when required from time
to time.
The Consentee shall arrange to constitute a local safety committee with the
Head of the Institution and the RSO as Members to review the safety status
of the facility. This committee may also include service engineer as a member.
The minutes of the meetings and action taken reports shall be available for
inspection by AERB.
3.4.1.5 Decommissioning
Approval from AERB should be obtained for decommissioning when the
medical cyclotron is no longer to be used. The induced radioactivity in the
cyclotron components and the structures have to be considered for disposal
as a radioactive waste or it may be allowed for decay. If no radioactivity is
present in the medical cyclotron components, it can be decommissioned which
may include dismantling and recycling/reuse of materials. The Consentee is
required to submit to AERB on completion of decommissioning a report on
safe disposal of sources and personnel doses received during decommissioning
operations.
3.4.1.6 Lead Time for Submission/Availability of Documents
The lead time for submission of documents at any stage of consenting process
is 90 days before the desired date of consent and the documents should be
complete in all respects for review by AERB.
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